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We are buying a bearded dragon in 3 weeks and we need a reptile vet in Tampa Bay. Have you worked with reptiles?

Bearded dragons make great pets; however they do have some pretty specific husbandry requirements including heat sources, UV light sources and proper nutrition. Check out the information on our website www.tampabayvets.net under Pet Health Resources. Our veterinarians have extensive experience...

I dont really know to how to care for my turtle. He only eats about 2 times a month and is not very active. What can I do?

Thanks for contacting us about your turtle. There are many different types of turtles and each type is cared for in a different way. Reptiles can be quite challenging to look after properly as we must provide correct temperature, humidity,...

What Can I Do With an Unhealthy Baby Iguana?

All pets need examinations at least twice a year. When you have a juvenile (baby) or elderly pet the frequency of examination should be more frequent. Exotic pets are not easy to manage from a husbandry standpoint and can become...

My turtle has injured his toenail. What do I do?

Q: i have a red-footed tortoise that somehow almost ripped his toenail completely off his back foot and it is barely hanging on. i was able to stop the bleeding w/KwikStop and i sprayed a pain relieving antibacterial spray then...